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Art Study Center Seminar: Conversations on Conservation

By

Harvard Art Museums

Free

Two conservators work on respective artworks in their large laboratory space, which is illuminated by natural light.

Join members of the Straus Center team for a behind-the-scenes look at some of the techniques and materials used for treating works of art.

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  • Specific dates

Free admission, but registration is required. You can register by clicking on the event on this form, beginning on Tuesday, February 18. Please note that registration will close at 4pm on Thursday, February 27, or whenever the program reaches capacity.

Cost

This Event is free!

Location

  • In-person only.

Harvard Art Museums
32 Quincy
Cambridge, MA 02138
United States

Neighborhood

Neighborhood 9

Dates and Times

Friday, February 28 11AM – 12PM

Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the program to allow sufficient time to sign in at the Art Study Center reception desk (Level 4), and be prepared to present a photo ID. All coats and bags must be placed in a locker prior to entering the study room.

Additional information

In this seminar, you will get a behind-the-scenes view of recent and ongoing projects undertaken in the Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies. Staff members from the Straus Center will share some works in progress and details about the numerous techniques and materials available to them in the care of objects and advancement of technical studies.

Free

Two conservators work on respective artworks in their large laboratory space, which is illuminated by natural light.

Friday, February 28 11AM – 12PM

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Harvard Art Museums

(617) 495-9400

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Last updated February 7, 2025.